The year 2023 has brought with it important developments in relation to the benefit for cessation of activity for the Autónomos in Spain. These modifications seek to expand and improve the social protection of Autónomos workers in situations of involuntary cessation of their activity. Next, we will explore the new benefit modalities that come into force this 2023.
Benefit for ordinary cessation of activity
The ordinary cessation of activity benefit is the traditional modality that was in force until 2022. In 2023, adjustments and improvements have been made to offer greater coverage to the self-employed. To access this benefit, the self-employed must meet requirements such as having contributed for cessation of activity for at least 12 months, being up to date with the payment of social contributions and proving a significant loss of income, among others. The amount of the benefit is calculated based on the contribution base and the duration depends on the periods of contribution.
Benefit for extraordinary cessation of activity
One of the most notable novelties in 2023 is the introduction of the benefit for extraordinary cessation of activity. This modality is aimed at the self-employed who find themselves in situations of force majeure or sectoral crises that prevent them from continuing their activity temporarily or permanently. The benefit for extraordinary cessation of activity can be requested without the need to have previously contributed for this contingency.
The amount and duration of the benefit vary depending on the individual circumstances of each case and are established through an evaluation carried out by the competent authorities. In addition, this modality includes a training component, through which support is provided to the self-employed so that they can acquire new skills or redirect their professional activity.
Benefit for cessation of activity for Autónomos with disabilities
Another relevant novelty in 2023 is the creation of a specific modality of benefit for cessation of activity aimed at the self-employed with disabilities. This benefit aims to promote the labor integration of people with disabilities and provide them with adequate social protection in the event of cessation of their activity.
The self-employed with disabilities may access this benefit by meeting the established requirements and demonstrating their inability to carry out their activity continuously. The amount and duration of the benefit are determined in accordance with the same rules applied in the ordinary cessation of activity benefit.
Without a doubt, the year 2023 has introduced new modalities of benefits for cessation of activity for the self-employed in Spain. These measures seek to strengthen the social protection of self-employed workers and offer them a safety net in situations of involuntary cessation of their activity.
The ordinary cessation of activity benefit is still in force, but is now complemented by the extraordinary cessation of activity benefit, intended for situations of force majeure or sectoral crises, and the cessation of activity benefit for self-employed persons with disabilities.
These new modalities provide greater coverage and opportunities for financial support to the self-employed in times of difficulty, thus promoting sustainability and well-being in the field of self-employment in Spain.
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